Independent International Observers say Cambodian local election conducted according to international rules
Hubert Moise Hai HADDAD on behalf of the independent international observers who joined the Sunday’s election observation has affirmed that the election was conducted in a completely fair manner and according to international rules. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501089450/independent-international-observers-say-cambodian-local-election-conducted-according-to-international-rules/
NEC receives nearly 200 complaints from parties over elections
The National Election Committee (NEC) has received about 200 complaints submitted by political parties contesting in the Commune Election, both before and after the June 5 polls, said a senior official. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501090617/nec-receives-nearly-200-complaints-from-parties/
$20m pledged to aid marine and coastal fisheries
A $20 million agreement has been signed to boost climate resilience in Cambodia and the sustainability of marine and coastal fisheries. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/20m-pledged-to-aid-marine-and-coastal-fisheries
Kingdom, Zimbabwe keen to promote ecotourism
Cambodia and Zimbabwe are looking at options to boost cooperation in the tourism sector, with a special focus on ecotourism. ...
Adur Pradeep
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501346104/kingdom-zimbabwe-keen-to-promote-ecotourism/
Amnesty international calls on world heritage committee to address forced evictions at Angkor Wat
The human rights group Amnesty International has called on Unesco’s World Heritage Committee to address forced evictions at Angkor Wat as its 45th annual meeting begins Sunday in Saudi Arabia. ...
Khuon Narim and Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/amnesty-international-calls-on-world-heritage-committee-to-address-forced-evictions-at-angkor-wat/
Restoration team shows commitment to restoring ancient temples using traditional techniques
The restoration team shows commitment to restoring ancient temples using traditional techniques, said the APSAR National Authority in a news release yesterday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501355642/restoration-team-shows-commitment-to-restoring-ancient-temples-using-traditional-techniques/
Experts forecast resumption of overlapping claim area talks
Energy experts say Thailand and Cambodia will resume talks to settle their dispute on an overlapping claim area (OCA) in order to jointly benefit from a new petroleum source and relieve the impact of energy price fluctuations. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501136415/experts-forecast-resumption-of-overlapping-claim-area-talks/
Adopting technology is key to develop health sector
Cambodia needs to invest more in developing human resources and infrastructure, a new health technology roadmap reveals. ...
Seng Mengheng
https://kiripost.com/stories/technology-is-key-to-health-sector-cambodia
Lancang-Mekong cooperation benefits residents, Wang says
China called for upgrading Lancang-Mekong cooperation to deliver more tangible benefits to people in the area and set a good example for regional cooperation, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501108339/lancang-mekong-cooperation-benefits-residents-wang-says/
WHO to continue working with Cambodia on COVID-19 and other diseases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is determined to continue working closely with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) in combating the Covid-19 pandemic and other diseases such as malaria, hepatitis, hypertension, and so on. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501104932/who-to-continue-working-with-cambodia-on-covid-19-and-other-diseases/
DPM Prak Sokhonn receives Malaysian business delegation
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn received a courtesy call by Malaysian business delegation and its partners in Cambodia, consisting of 150 representatives and stakeholders. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501142957/dpm-prak-sokhonn-receives-malaysian-business-delegation/
Ratanakiri community says revoked concession still operates
Indigenous Jarai and Tompoun communities in Ratanakiri are urging authorities to return nearly 1,000 hectares of land from a rubber plantation that they say continues to operate on a revoked part of a concession. ...
Phon Sotthyroth and Phin Rathana
https://vodenglish.news/ratanakiri-community-says-revoked-concession-still-operates/
Cambodia eyes free trade agreement with Japan
Minister of Commerce Pan Sorasak urged all relevant parties to work together on the possibility of establishing a free trade agreement between Cambodia and Japan following a remarkable surge in exports of Cambodian products to Japan this year. ...
Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501306688/cambodia-eyes-free-trade-agreement-with-japan/
Draft code and law on natural resource management and regional trade agreement unanimously approved by senate
The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft Environment and Natural Resources Code and a draft law authorising ratification of the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501307746/draft-code-and-law-on-natural-resource-management-and-regional-trade-agreement-unanimously-approved-by-senate/
Three land rights activists detained, questioned by police after organizing training workshop
Kratie authorities detained and questioned 17 members of the land rights organization Coalition of Cambodia Farmers Community (CCFC) on Wednesday afternoon as the group returned to Phnom Penh by bus from a staff training workshop hosted in Ratanakiri. ...
Takeo Community Technology Centre gets Japanese support
The Japanese government has provided a grant of $145,692 to Cambodia for the construction of a Community Technology Centre (CTC) in Bati district of Takeo province. ...
Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501257838/takeo-community-technology-centre-gets-japanese-support/
Cambodian PM welcomes election observers
Prime Minister Hun Sen has extended warm welcome to all the observers for the upcoming National Election in Cambodia. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501328046/cambodian-pm-welcomes-election-observers/
Former opposition party member quits ruling CPP and flees Cambodia
A former Candlelight Party Member, who joined the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) in June, fled Cambodia earlier this month due to fear and security concerns after he decided to leave the ruling party. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/former-opposition-party-member-quits-ruling-cpp-and-flees-cambodia/
Royal government boosts partnership with private sector
The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has been promoting the participation of the private sector, as its good partner, in the country development. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501381558/royal-government-boosts-partnership-with-private-sector/
EU offers $7m grant to elevate fisheries sector
The European Union (EU) has announced plans to pump almost $7 million to support Cambodia in reforming its fisheries sector. ...
Mao Sreypich
https://kiripost.com/stories/eu-offers-7m-grant-to-elevate-fisheries-sector